Oilers sign Ladisav Smid to 4 year / $14mil extension

[Travis 576]

Since he's been a player of interest around these parts, I thought it was a worthwhile thread.

http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/blog/eye-on-hockey/21988845/oilers-re-sign-potential-trade-target-ladislav-smid-for-four-years-14-million

Darren Dreger notes that the deal does not feature a NTC/NMC.

[kipwinger 8,521]

Damn, I really liked the idea of landing this guy. He's a work horse who would look real good paired with our offensive d-men. Bummer.

[Travis 576]

Yeah, he was high on my wish list even if I can't manage to spell his name right. I think a shut down defenseman would do wonders for the d corps.

[SwedeLundin77 460]

Well, looks like we're down to Yandle, Bouwmeester, or Regehr...

[frankgrimes 1,836]

Hopefully it just april fools and not really true. Guy would look good in red and white.

[Opie 308]

I am a bigger fan of landing Regehr, I know he is not a flashy name or player, but he is what I think this D needs, the Brad Stuart type of guy.

Doesn't jump off of the stat sheet but plays a real steady game.

[frankgrimes 1,836]

I am a bigger fan of landing Regehr, I know he is not a flashy name or player, but he is what I think this D needs, the Brad Stuart type of guy.

Doesn't jump off of the stat sheet but plays a real steady game.

Wasn't this the guy who waived his NTC to go to Buffalo after talking with their owner? Doubt they'll give him away easily.

[Guest Crymson]

Doesn't jump off of the stat sheet but plays a real steady game.

Correction: played a really steady game. Not anymore. The vast majority of folks here seem to think back to his play as a Flame when they speak of him.